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Topic: LYRICS (English) KANAKA WAI WAI
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George Keoki Lake
Member From: Edmonton, AB., Canada
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posted 29 May 2006 01:38 PM
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Hey, you folks in Hawai'i...please kokua this old haole boy...Could someone please post the English lyrics to "KANAKA WAI WAI" (Also sometimes known as "Let Me Walk Through Paradise With You, Lord"). As you know, it's a beautiful mele. I have played it so many times while in Hawai'i, however I have never learned the lyrics which I'd like to teach to my class. Much appreciated 
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Gerald Ross
Member From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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posted 29 May 2006 01:50 PM
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Hi Keoki,I don't have the lyrics, but I recorded a solo ukulele version of the tune. Go to my website and you can hear it. The "Listen" section - Ukulele Tunes. Kanaka Wai Wai ------------------
Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar' 
CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association
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Rick Aiello
Member From: Berryville, VA USA
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posted 29 May 2006 02:01 PM
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Lyrics to Kanaka Wai Wai  ------------------
Slants of the Week
Hawaiian Steel Stuff
The Casteels
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George Keoki Lake
Member From: Edmonton, AB., Canada
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posted 29 May 2006 10:30 PM
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Mahalo Rick and Gerald. Hey, for some reason I couldn't hear the MP3...strange. Oh well, I know the tune, just needed the lyrics. Thanks again guys...appreciated.
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Derrick Mau
Member From: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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posted 30 May 2006 02:56 AM
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I was looking at the English words on the huapala website but it differs greatly from the way we actually sing it.Here's the English version I've always heard and the way I sing it. KANAKA WAI WAI
Let me walk through paradise with you Lord
Take my hand and lead me there.
All my earthly treasures I will gladly give
Teach me how to love, and how to share
Greed and lust, and vanity were mine Lord
Then I found your love divine
Now on my knees, I pray I can find a way
Let me walk through paradise with you.
Oh, my Lord, my savior, guide my poor feet along that lonely road Faith and hope, and love will light the way before me,
And I'll walk through paradise with you. Aloha, Derrick [This message was edited by Derrick Mau on 30 May 2006 at 02:59 AM.] |
Gerald Ross
Member From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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posted 30 May 2006 06:14 AM
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Keoki,If you want to try listening again, try this. Go to the link and press your right mouse button. Choose the "save as" option. Save the mp3 on your computer. Go to the saved mp3 and click it. ------------------
Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association |
George Keoki Lake
Member From: Edmonton, AB., Canada
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posted 30 May 2006 10:13 AM
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Aloha Derrick....THAT'S the EXACT version I was seeking ! Mahalo, appreciated. Sorry I missed you when we were in Hawaii for 5 weeks in April. Walking for Mary is very strenuous so we didn't get around as much as we would have normally. Enjoyed seeing old pals like Keith Haugen, Kuki Among, Harold Hakuole, Kamaka Tom, Solomon Kam and that wonderful friend who is probably a legend in his own right, Jacob Kaleikini,(91). Had a great experience at Enchanted Lake luau performing with Keith and Carmen who were on the program along with Eddie Kamae, Ledward, Noelani, Gary, and a host of others including the wonderful Myrtle K. Hilo...fantastic experience for this old haole boy !
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